Introduction To Woodworking Series

Would you like to join Parramatta Women's Shed?

For people who are interested in becoming PWS members, we're running a series of Introduction To Woodworking sessions to help you improve your skills and feel confident with the tools before joining the shed - and we always have a lot of laughs on the way!

If you've never used tools before (or it's been a while!), come along, get creative, and learn all about woodworking!

Join us for two Saturday sessions:

a) Learn to Make a toolbox | Sat March 15th 2025 | 1:30pm - 5pm.

Get hands-on with hand tools and learn how to use hammers, nails, clamps, handsaws, and different grades of sandpaper. No previous experience is needed.

See what you'll be making below (top left pic). It doesn't have to be used as a tool box. It's great for carrying anything from tools, kitchen utensils, crafts and many other things!

b) Learn To Make A Crate | Sat March 22nd 2025 | 1:30pm - 5pm.

Feel the thrum of power tools in your hands! Learn to use a jigsaw, drills, and drivers to build your crate to store goodies around your home or garage—no previous experience is needed.

Materials and tools are provided for both of these workshops. We recommend you eat lunch beforehand, but we will have tea, coffee and light snacks in the afternoon.

You can also get a discount purchasing tickets for both sessions at the same time (limited packages available).

FAQS:

What do I wear?

Wear suitable clothes for dusty work. Wear sensible shoes. Ensure long hair is tied back. Please remove all hanging jewellery such as necklaces. For colder weather, wear a jumper, as the workshop has outdoor portions.

Safety equipment will be supplied, but you're welcome to bring your own ear protection, safety glasses and/or face masks if preferred.

Do I need to take both sessions?

We recommend taking both sessions, so you feel confident with the tools.

After attending, you're welcome to join Parramatta Women's Shed to create your projects in your own time.

What is Parramatta Women's Shed?

The Parramatta Women's Shed is a fun and welcoming community space, meeting weekly, where women can learn woodworking, work on projects and make new friends. (For those who join in the ongoing PWS sessions after these courses, the weekly sessions have a $5 cost each week you attend).

Where is Parramatta Women's Shed located?

We operate out of Telopea Shed at the Corner of Wade and Shortland Streets, Telopea.

There is ample street parking accessible by buses, and the Telopea Light Rail stop is nearby.

Photos from Parramatta Women's Shed: